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Lectra Modaris vs Shima Seiki

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Fashion

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lectra Modaris pricing structure not disclosed on website; enterprise software requiring direct sales contact; Shima Seiki the Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeLectra ModarisShima Seiki
Starting price$6000/one-time$250/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Founded19731962

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Windows), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Lectra Modaris

  • 2D pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • 3D virtual prototyping
  • Fit validation
  • Fabric simulation
  • Pattern digitizing
  • Seam engineering
  • Costing tools

Only in Shima Seiki

  • Knit design
  • Stitch pattern creation
  • Color selection
  • Machine control
  • Production planning
  • Visualization
  • Shima Seiki machines
  • CAM systems

Both cover

  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Lectra Modaris

  • Fashion 2D/3D pattern making and grading for apparel designnot Shima Seiki
  • Garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualizationnot Shima Seiki
  • Cutting room optimization and fabric waste reductionnot Shima Seiki
  • Supply chain integration from design through manufacturingnot Shima Seiki
  • CAD pattern design with automation for collection developmentnot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot Lectra Modaris
  • Machine programmingnot Lectra Modaris

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lectra Modaris

  • Pricing structure not disclosed on website; enterprise software requiring direct sales contact
  • No information on per-license, per-seat, or subscription pricing models

Shima Seiki

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Lectra Modaris

$6000/one-time
  • Modaris Expert$6000/one-time
    • 2D pattern design
    • Grading
    • Basic 3D preview
  • Modaris 3D Fit$12000/one-time
    • Everything in Expert
    • Full 3D prototyping
    • Fit validation
  • Enterprise Suite$undefined/year
    • Full platform access
    • PLM integration
    • Custom development

Shima Seiki

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Basic design
    • Standard features
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced design
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Lectra Modaris if

  • You need 2d pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Lectra Modaris review

Choose Shima Seiki if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stitch pattern creation.
Shima Seiki review

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Shima Seiki?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does Lectra Modaris or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Lectra Modaris best used for?
Lectra Modaris is most often used for fashion 2d/3d pattern making and grading for apparel design, garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualization, cutting room optimization and fabric waste reduction, supply chain integration from design through manufacturing. Of those, fashion 2d/3d pattern making and grading for apparel design and garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualization are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Shima Seiki cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle Desktop deployment, Windows support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lectra Modaris: What does Lectra Modaris cost?

Lectra does not publish Modaris pricing on its website. The vendor sells professional design software through direct enterprise sales channels.

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Lectra Modaris: Does Lectra offer cloud-based Modaris access?

Lectra describes its Gerber Yunique solution for virtual collaboration but does not publish pricing or subscription costs on the website.

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Lectra Modaris: What licensing model does Lectra use for its fashion software?

Lectra does not disclose licensing models, per-user fees, or annual subscription rates for Modaris or related products on its website.

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